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Line of Best Fit
Students explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression lesson, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of best...
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving lesson, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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Sgraffito With Clay and Underglazes
Students create a ceramicpiece by using the sgraffito technique. For this ceramics lesson, students use clay to create a shape of a mask. Students add an underglaze to the mask and applies the sgraffito technique to create designs.
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How To Make a Clay Monoprint
Students create a clay monoprint. In this ceramics lesson plan, students use an image on a plaster slab and transfer it to clay. Students paint the details of the image.
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Decimals and Fractions
Students learn about using decimals and fractions by referring to a 19th century currency table. In this decimals and fractions lesson plan, students discuss converting pounds to coins and how they relate to fractions and decimals.
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What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
Students explore the concept of nutrition. In this nutrition lesson, students identify the benefit of eggs as a nutritional meal or snack. Students also discover how to prepare easy meals or snacks using eggs.
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Tai Chi
Students explore the concept of yin and yang. In this Tai Chi lesson, students create a working definition of yin and yang as they read about its role in Eastern philosophy. Students also discuss the relationship between opposites.
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Kites
Students build a kite while integrating math and science. In this kite building lesson, students construct a blueprint and apply mathematical formulas while constructing a kite. They use appropriate flight and kite terminology to...
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Designing a Civilization for an Art Room
Learners discover the ideas of civilizations by researching Gandhi's philosophies. In this art decoration lesson, students investigate Gandhi's opinions on civilizations, community and ethics. Learners collaborate by decorating an art...
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Media Awareness: Key Concepts in Advertising
Students examine the basic concepts of advertising. In this media awareness lesson, students discuss target audience, art, and purpose in advertising to determine what makes an advertisement effective or ineffective. Students evaluate...
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Media Awareness: Helping a Product Cross the Finish Line
Students develop critical thinking skills to understand and create advertisements. In this journalism lesson, students analyze the elements necessary for effective advertisements and work in cooperative groups to create and present...
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Metis
Fourth graders examine the Metis culture. In this Metis living lesson, 4th graders read Things I did Last Summer by Martin Shulman and discuss the life of the main character, Bonnie. Students recreate their favorite scenes of the story...
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Multiplying Binomials
Learners factor binomials and apply it. In this algebra lesson plan, students use patterns to factor difference of squares and FOIL to factor other binomials. They apply the concept of binomials to vertical multiplication.
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Introducing Microsoft Word
Young scholars explore Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson plan, students discover the basic word processing commands. Young scholars enter and change text within the word document.
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Part-Part-Whole
First graders work with partners, using cubes to make addition sentences. In this math lesson, 1st graders separate cubes into 2 parts and discuss the relationship to addition sentences. Students practice separating cubes. Students make...
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Number Lines
First graders examine the number line as an addition strategy. In this math lesson plan, 1st graders create a number line and use it to help them solve addition problems.
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Part Part Whole
First graders solve number sentences. In this problem solving instructional activity, 1st graders construct addition sentences using a part part whole mat. Students demonstrate problem solving strategies using cubes.
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions
Pupils define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
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How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the y axis.
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Walking on Air
Students collect and analyze data with a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to find the meaning of their data. They display the data on a Ti calculator.
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4th Grade Math Quiz
In this grade 4 math quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts.
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Teaching Radicals in Less Than Five Minutes
Students simplify complex radicals following a specific technique. In this math lesson, students simulate the process using several decks of cards. They explore real life applications of radicals.
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Art Lessons Students Can Appreciate
Art may be something some students have to learn to appreciate, but there is always a lesson that can do this.
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Magic Mountain Coaster Computation
Students use the Internet to do research on the roller coasters at Magic Mountain Amusement Park. They must use mathematical formulas to calculate the highest and fastest coaster at the park.